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what a beautiful photograph! it's exquisite. The sculptor is so other worldly i feel it would be trite to comment on her clothes, however those prussian blue tights work really well. Wonderful, Sart, thank you.

mmmmm......not sure about this. Almost works, but the elements are not quite right. Definite eastern bloc look to it. Do like the colours though...and her dress/coat. If she were in Paris she would have saved herself with the perfect shoes or boots. The whole image is harmonious and gentle....

i love the way you see Russia!thats not that too much glamourous as we used to think.very interesting to find out ur impression from fashion week, as far as i know, You are visiting that event even without ur camera?

Anonymous said ... (4:31 AM) :

she's looking good. she's an artist.

Anonymous said ... (4:35 AM) :

Those stockings! I really love this shot.. there is a Tim Burton vibe to it.

Everything is so harmonious! Something is definitely happening here. The combination of grays and blues of the outfit mimicking the background are very interesting as well as the contrast of her luxurious fur shawl against the dreary chipped walls. Her facial expression and gesture also gives a dark sweet warmth to this photo.

lux lisbon said ... (5:18 AM) :

Wow, what a silhouette - and what a face!

I can't decide which I love more: the beautiful fur cape, or the dinky briefcase (it's EXACTLY the right size).

Love the muted colors; the rose-gray coat and blue-gray stockings. The colors are so harmonious and work very well with her complexion. It's really beautiful how the colors are repeated in the fur. This is the kind of beauty that mimics the beauty found in nature.

She's very cute. First impression was that she'd cleaned her brushes on her wrap, my favorite thing is the way the wrap relates to the background. Everything in the shot works beautifully, as if she's wearing her surroundings or is a part of them. Great photograph.

Anonymous said ... (9:10 AM) :

i love this look. the colors all brought together in the wrap. the blue tights with darker shoes. the fabric on the dress. her bangs. she's lovely and well put together.

Simply perfect. The pose, the clothes, the colours, tha background, the light, blue, vieolet, grey, a touch of yelow and black....everything is so soft and pastel, I especially like the sharp and strong lines of her black suitcase, fine contrast!

Anonymous said ... (9:34 AM) :

that briefcase looks like a clarinet case... but i guess it's not likely to be one.

cordelia said ... (9:50 AM) :

Interesting to see real Moscow and real old surroundings like this one, with tasteful charming young people.

I love the Moscow style, but am a little disappointed that, taking us to this new place, you decided to use an aperture that leaves the background so blurry! Please show us some Moscow while you are at it!

Anonymous said ... (10:05 AM) :

It is very difficult to find such background in today's reconstructed moscow.Anyhow, this picture is more similar to the truth about Russian girls

see el dub said ... (10:06 AM) :

i love how the whole look could be worn on an older woman and be considered frumpy, but this woman's beauty and body language and tiny briefcase make her look beautiful and unique.

Anonymous said ... (10:22 AM) :

This is just heavenly. She looks so effortlessly chic. She probably doesn't even know she is (which is the best kind!) But more than, she has that look that makes people around her (I, for one) want to get to know her a bit more.

This is so innocent and sweet. I love the way she is standing. And the softness of her face…nice. I especially love the background. The wall behind her on the right matches her wrap. Gorgeous.

Anonymous said ... (11:45 AM) :

PERFECT shot, Sart. Just perfect. The framing of her upper half in the archway. The light blue painted brick mimicking the dark blue of the tights. So gorgeous.

And the girl - WOW. I'm so in love. I can just picture her reading with tons of blankets on a Sunday morning.

Sart - question, how did she come to pose like this? Did you suggest anything? I just can't imagine how someone who hasn't modeled would have an instinct to pull that wrap up to her mouth - it's SO PERFECT!

Great picture! Mood, attitude, color...starkly muted somewhat. As for the outfit...I like the bottom up...shoe, stockings, bag...but it breaks up with the dress and wrap. A jersey-cloth dress would work but the wrap leaves me wanting something else. Did I say great picture?!

Anonymous said ... (12:41 PM) :

Again a winner! Three for three. What strikes me is how comfortable these Russian dolls look in their skin. It's beautiful dressing, not over the top. I love them all!

The colors, the shades, the mood, all perfect. Sweet photo and a sweet looking girl - I especially love her shawl, very cozy. And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one doing navy tights and black shoes :)

OH! This photo and this woman have a timeless, beguiling Renoir-esque quality. All the more charming to know she is an artiste. LOVE this elegant ensemble, the colors, and will attempt to emulate it tomorrow!

Flo said ... (5:03 PM) :

it seems you are discovering a very chic moscow. Did you expect it?

Amy said ... (5:07 PM) :

love it! seems to me that individually many of these pieces (including the wall/archway!) would be a little passe but all together paint an amazing portrait. (I want the tights)

Colleen said ... (5:10 PM) :

This really speaks to me.

I love how the colors in the setting complement her look. Then there is the look itself:

Your blog is so cool...but why not take some trips down 'south' for fashion inspiration? This year, I've gained a lot from seeing fashion-forward people in Johannesburg, Rio and Accra. At least South and East Asia should be an obvious trip-- so long as you're in Moscow!

Anonymous said ... (6:18 PM) :

I recognize her - anyone know her name? I think she shows her with in NYC.

I like the way that these photos bring out a side of Russia that is reserved for people who actually think about what they are wearing. I am sure that in finding these subject there would have been a huge amount of exposure to the trashier side of young modern Russian society.

I am in love with this photograph for so many reasons! It is so simple, and yet I actually feel a bit chilly from all of the greys and blues in the picture. Then her poncho and her blue pantyhose make me feel like it is autumn. This photo tells a story. I love how the background is just barely fuzzy to bring the girl more into focus. Besides the beautiful outfit, my favorite part of the photo is how every color goes so well with one antoher. It seems as if this was an effortless photo that just happened to fall into place.

something hinting at Grimms fairytales about her - a chic little matchgirl who just found her way out of the dark lonely forest...wonder what is in her little black case?

Anonymous said ... (4:44 AM) :

such a moscow look ^_^ i really love it.

Izzy said ... (5:29 AM) :

Looks like the heroine in a Russian fairytale!

Anonymous said ... (5:42 AM) :

commenting from behind what was once the iron courtain, I have to say, this coat (color+fabric) has a certain "socialist" touch... but nevertheless I love this! so much harmony in those soft colors. and the girl's so sweet. lovely pic, as always.

Sart! Are your pictures really representative for Moscow ?Or have you been selective because you want to promote a certain style that´s not screaming: Money, money,money !?It will take at least a few generations before all flashiness even starts to disappear from Russia.Until then looking rich will be the same as style for Russian women.

i love the colors that you have found in Moscow, albeit a little drab but they work great together with the light and back drop.

............................ said ... (12:24 PM) :

She looks very nice but there is some kind of scarry feeling about it.. like from a horror movie.. that litle bag, her face, like if she were planning somethig horrendous! But in a stilish way! hahah

Anonymous said ... (1:06 PM) :

I like the color of her tights, the shoes and the bag/briefcase. I can't really see the coat, so I am neutral on it but what is that thing around her shoulders? Fur? A blanket? Weird color, too... In any case, I think she'd look better without it.

She is very Russian, moreover she is very Moscowish (if I may put it this way).Forget glazy-faux-glamorous girls. They are longing for this, they've never seen good clothes until after-nineties.You can never understand. You never lived in USSR.

I made not only sculptures, but also I am engaged which than in the fashion industry - I draw on clothes and accessories))) also I do ornaments and interior subjects

(I work over registration of the my blog, I wish to place photos in it ) I wished to take to be photographed with myself a bag with my drawing on it, but it bright green and did not approach on style to all my clothes, therefore I took a small black small suitcase :)